Juli Clover
Juli is the Managing Editor at MacRumors, and has been covering Apple news and rumors since 2010. She oversees MacRumors' guides, roundups, how tos, reviews, and giveaways in addition to covering daily news. Her work is regularly highlighted on Techmeme and cited by tech publications and news sites.
She is a voracious reader, cinephile, gardener, and gamer, and she resides in California with her carnivorous plants. Juli can be reached at juli@macrumors.com or on Twitter.
She is a voracious reader, cinephile, gardener, and gamer, and she resides in California with her carnivorous plants. Juli can be reached at juli@macrumors.com or on Twitter.
Juli Clover's Articles
Apple Seeds Second iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its release. The second public iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 betas come a week after Apple released the first betas.
Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the...
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Apple Music Super Bowl Ad Features Tim Cook, Ludacris and More
Apple today shared an ad on its Apple Music YouTube channel promoting the upcoming Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, which is set to feature R&B singer and songwriter Usher.
In the spot, Ludacris, Lil Jon, and Taraji P. Henson are in Vegas, and they FaceTime with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The trio lets Cook know that they've "lost" Usher, and Cook tells them that they'll locate him. The video...
Apple Won't Face AliveCor Antitrust Lawsuit Over Apple Watch Heart Rate Technology
An antitrust lawsuit that AliveCor filed against Apple back in 2021 will not proceed, with the judge overseeing the case today filing a summary judgment in Apple's favor.
The full ruling is under seal as of now due to confidentiality requests from Apple and AliveCor, but the filing makes it clear that the case went in Apple's favor and the Cupertino company was not found to have engaged in...
Eve's Matter-Enabled Energy Outlet Now Available for Purchase
Eve Systems today announced that its Matter-enabled wall-in Eve Energy Outlet is available for purchase both from the Eve Store and from Amazon.
Announced back in December, the Eve Energy Outlet is able to replace any existing outlet in a single or multi-gang installation. It connects to a smart home setup using Thread, and has Matter integration.
There are two receptacles that can be...
Webex App Now Available for Apple Vision Pro
Cisco today announced the launch of a Webex video conferencing app designed for the Apple Vision Pro. The app is designed to provide an immersive meeting experience that fills the space around the user.
The Webex app supports Personas, allowing Vision Pro wearers to have a visual representation of themselves in video calls while wearing the headset, and it also works with spatial audio.
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Vision Pro Q&A: What You Need to Know About Apple's Headset
Apple last Friday launched the Vision Pro, its first new product category in nine years. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera spent the last several days wearing the Vision Pro and acclimatizing himself to the new operating system, gesture-based control, and feature set.
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We asked MacRumors readers what they would most like to know...
visionOS 1.1 Beta Adds Option to Reset Vision Pro In Case of Forgotten Passcode
With today's visionOS 1.1 beta, there appears to be a new hardware-based option to reset the Vision Pro, allowing the device to be wiped and set up fresh should the user forget their passcode.
As of right now, there is no way to reset a Vision Pro outside of the Settings app, and the Settings app is inaccessible if you happen to forget your passcode. That means anyone that fails to remember...
Apple Heart Month Activity Challenge Launches on Valentine's Day
For Heart Month, Apple Watch owners can earn an award by completing a 30 minute workout to fill their Exercise ring on Wednesday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day.
This Valentine's day, it's all about heart. Close your Exercise ring on February 14 to get this award.As with all of Apple's Activity Challenges, the Heart Month challenge will be accompanied by three awards that can be...
Apple Releases First Beta of visionOS 1.1 to Developers
Apple today released the first beta of an upcoming visionOS 1.1 update for developers, allowing developers to test new features ahead of the software seeing a public launch. This is the first beta version of visionOS software that Apple has made available since the headset launched last Friday.
The visionOS beta can be downloaded by going to the Settings app on the device and toggling on...
Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the first beta.
Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Note that an Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.
macOS...
Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 betas to developers for testing purposes, with the updates coming two weeks after Apple seeded the first betas.
Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17...
Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the release of the first watchOS 10.4 beta.
To install the watchOS 10.4 update, developers need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under "General" in Settings, and toggle on the watchOS 10 Developer Beta. An Apple ID...
Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.4 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after the release of the first tvOS 17.4 beta.
Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17.4 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required.
tvOS software releases are usually minor...
PSA: You'll Have to Visit an Apple Store If You Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode
Apple Vision Pro owners who forget the passcode they set will need to take the device to an Apple retail location to get it reset, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. There is apparently no on-device way to reset a Vision Pro passcode if it is forgotten.
By default, the Vision Pro asks for a six-digit passcode when it is being set up, which must be entered twice. Customers can opt for a longer...
YouTube Claims an Apple Vision Pro App is On the Roadmap
The Apple Vision Pro App Store launched without a few key apps, such as Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify. A YouTube app could be coming in the future, though, according to a statement the company gave to The Verge.
YouTube says that it is "excited" by the Vision Pro launch and that an app is on the company's roadmap, but no timing was provided. YouTube's full statement:
We're excited to see...
iOS 17 Adoption is Slower Than iOS 16 Adoption
iOS 17 is installed on 76 percent of iPhones released in the last four years, according to newly released iOS 17 adoption statistics provided today by Apple. This is the first time that Apple has given us iOS 17 installation numbers since the operating system was released last September.
20 percent of iPhones released in the last four years are still running iOS 16, while four percent run an ...
Apple's 2024 Swift Student Challenge Now Live
Apple today began accepting submissions for its 2024 Swift Student Challenge. Apple's annual challenges ask students to create an innovative coding project using the Swift Playgrounds app.
Apple first announced plans for an early 2024 launch in November 2023, giving students plenty of time to prepare for this year's event.
Apple will select 350 winners for this year's challenge, and there ...
You Can Use These Bluetooth Accessories With Apple Vision Pro
While the Apple Vision Pro supports Bluetooth, Apple said today in a support document that there is no guarantee that third-party Bluetooth accessories and devices will be compatible. Apple did, however, provide information on what will work for sure.
AirPods/Beats
All current models of AirPods and Beats headphones are able to connect to the Vision Pro. Apple recommends the AirPods Pro 2...
What You Need to Know About Traveling With Apple Vision Pro
Traveling is perhaps one of the best uses of the Apple Vision Pro headset, as it can be used on airplanes and has a specific Travel Mode. Apple today published several support documents that provide some important details on traveling with the Vision Pro, activating the built-in Travel Mode, and storing it when it's not in use.
How to Travel With Vision Pro
The cover that comes with the...
Vision Pro Not Fitting Well? Here Are Apple's Tips for Improving It
Fit is the most important aspect of the Vision Pro, because if it's not on your head in the right way, it will feel heavy and uncomfortable, plus the displays might look blurry. Apple today published several support documents on getting a good fit with the Vision Pro and what to do if you have light leakage, eye setup issues, and other problems.
Selecting a Band
There are two bands for the...
